Nicotine transdermal (skin patch) is a medical product used to aid in smoking cessation in adults. Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.

Nicotine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of nicotine transdermal (Habitrol, Nicoderm, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicoderm C-Q Clear, Nicotine System Kit)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Do not smoke or use other nicotine products (including snuff, chewing tobacco, or nicotine gum, lozenges, inhaler, or nasal spray) while you are using nicotine transdermal.

Do not use nicotine patches for longer than 8 weeks without the advice of your doctor.

Keep both used and unused nicotine patches out of the reach of children or pets. The amount of nicotine in a used or unused skin patch can be fatal to a child who accidentally sucks or chews on the patch.

The nicotine transdermal patch may burn your skin if you wear the patch during an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Remove the patch before undergoing such a test.